Dean of Business, Education, Arts, Math, & Science (BEAMS)

Louisiana Community and Technical College System • Schriever, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fletcher Technical Community College is seeking a Dean of Business, Education, Arts, Math, & Science (BEAMS) for the Academic Affairs & Initiatives department. This is an unclassified, 12-month faculty appointment. The Dean will be responsible for maintaining performance standards, implementing college policies, and ensuring SACSCOC accreditation standards are met. This role involves scheduling course offerings, coordinating teaching assignments, developing long-range plans, and conducting divisional meetings. The Dean will actively recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty and staff, while also encouraging their professional development and supporting learning-centered education. Cooperation with area colleges and universities to promote credit transfer through articulation agreements is expected. The Dean will oversee curriculum development, governance, and continuous evaluation in response to student and industry needs. This position requires participation in various faculty and administrative committees, maintaining knowledge of program rules and regulations, and managing divisional records and budgets. A key aspect of this role is creating a learning environment where all students are treated equitably and with respect, and ensuring faculty adhere to legal requirements such as the Americans with Disabilities Act and college harassment policies. The Dean will also be involved in professional development, may teach classes as needed, and foster a culture of mutual respect. Participation in college activities like graduation, open house events, and meetings is expected, along with serving on college committees and search committees. The Dean will represent the college positively in the community and manage divisional facilities and equipment.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree required in discipline related to the college curriculum.
• Minimum 3 years experience in higher education required (community college preferred.)
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience.
• Demonstrated success in administration, professional activities, and applied experience in field with traditional, adult and non-traditional learners.
• Dynamic leadership, experience in faculty development, and excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility with the ability to be a collaborative team player.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, outcomes based education and sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Maintains performance standards and pursues goals, objectives, and activities that promote the mission and values.
• Implements and interprets policies and procedures and regulations of the college.
• Maintains SACSCOC accreditation standards of the college and the accreditation standards of technical program as specified by Board of Regents and Louisiana Community and Technical College System.
• Schedules course offerings and coordinates teaching assignments.
• Coordinates preparation and periodic revision of course syllabi.
• Develops and implements long-range plans, divisional goals and policies.
• Conducts regular divisional meetings to apprise the faculty of institutional plans, activities, and expectations.
• Actively recruits, interviews and hires qualified full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.
• Supervises and maintains positive relations with Divisional faculty members and staff.
• Orients new faculty and staff.
• Evaluates teaching faculty and division staff.
• Encourages professional development of faculty and staff.
• Encourages and supports implementation of teaching activities that promote learning-centered education.
• Cooperates with area colleges and universities to promote transfer of Fletcher credits through articulation agreements.
• Oversees curriculum development and governance process of curriculum development and implementation.
• Strategizes for college growth through new credit and non-credit program/course development and innovative delivery models for traditional and non-traditional learners.
• Oversees the continuous evaluation of curriculum and course offerings in response to student and industry needs.
• Serves on appropriate faculty and administrative committees including but not limited to: Governance Council, Academic Affairs Council, Academic Policies and Procedure Committee, Curriculum Committee, and other committees as deemed necessary by the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Academic & Workforce Initiatives.
• Maintains current knowledge of program rules and regulations, and communicates changes to faculty and staff.
• Meets schedules and timelines.
• Maintains essential divisional records.
• Coordinates divisional budget requests and coordinates execution of approved budget.
• Develops reports that summarize the progress, problems, and prospects of the division.
• Creates a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect.
• Participates in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness, particularly with respect to teaching and student learning.
• Ensures that faculty provide classroom instruction in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, College harassment policies, and/or other legal requirements.
• Is receptive to requests from colleagues, students, and administrators to serve in a voluntary capacity in such situations as coverage of a colleague's class on an emergency basis, application of expertise in tasks that serve the college, speaking engagements, college or program specific recruitment activities, serving as advisor to a student organization, developing new organizations, assisting in or supporting student activities, assisting at local conferences, or participating in fund-raising activities.
• Communicates effectively with students, colleagues, and supervisors and utilizes appropriate channels of communication within the College community concerning procedures and/or inquiries.
• Is adaptable to schedule/load adjustments based upon enrollment and accountable for a forty-hour workweek, including instructional responsibilities, planning, meetings, etc.
• Represents the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promote a positive image of the college within the community.
• Ensures that faculty attend and provide meaningful instruction for all class sessions during the semester, are punctual in class attendance, provide instruction for the complete class period, and make appropriate arrangements for necessary absences according to College policies.
• Ensures that faculty make adequate preparation for the instructional process; incorporate strategies and a variety of evaluation methods to accommodate students with varying learning styles; and to ensure that course content is presented in a professional manner, with adequate opportunity for students to engage in dialogue about course content.
• Ensures that faculty develop and administer periodic tests, assignments, and informal classroom assessment (formative and summative) to monitor students' performances, to monitor instructional effectiveness, and administer final examinations during the scheduled exam periods.
• Ensures that each program maintains an active advisory committee.
• Seeks out and maintains partnerships with relevant community supporters.
• Represents the college and Division in the community at large and serves as liaison between the college, the Division and the community.
• Determines services/programs/courses to be offered to business, industry, and the general public community at large.
• Manages divisional facilities and equipment, including maintenance and control of inventory.
• Assumes other duties as assigned by supervisor and or Chancellor.
• Participates in professional development activities as requested/needed.
• May teach classes as needed.
• Foster, demonstrate, and actively participate in a culture of mutual respect for students, guests, and co-workers from all backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.
• Attend and participate in scheduled activities, which include graduation, open house/recruiting events as assigned, convocation, and required meetings.
• Share ideas and information, and work toward common department and College goals.
• Serve on college committees as a member or as chair.
• Serve on search committees.
• Participate in professional development activities that enhance effectiveness (convocation, LCTC conference, etc.).
• Represent the college in a manner that promotes a professional and positive image.
• Adhere to College and LCTC policies.
• Embrace college culture.
• Complete all required assignments prior to deadlines (Fletcher/LCTC trainings, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses)
• holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager